I just completed the tests for Chapters 2 and 3 and am really happy with the way knowledge is tested so far in the course. Each test is separated into general multiple choice questions, learning activities and the occasional quiz. The learning…
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Getting Started as a Tax Preparer – FAQs
We get a lot of questions from potential students on the best course of action for pursuing a career as a tax preparer. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions to help guide our blog readers who…
Re-evaluating My Goals
A lot has changed about how I will be studying in our short three weeks together and figured it might be a good idea to summarize some of those changes. I hope that this will give you some insight into what hasn’t…
Slow and Steady Wins but It Isn’t a Race
I am a somewhat obsessive person and when I get my hands on something new, I devour it. I tend to spend all my free time either working on or thinking about my new activity. In my last post I was all…
Why Learning to Prepare More Complicated Tax Returns is Good For Client Retention
As a tax preparer (or a student learning to become one), your clients and potential clients depend on you to know the tax laws. Getting the basic knowledge down is just the first step towards becoming a well-seasoned tax professional. Once you…
Getting Through the Comprehensive Course When Time is Not on Your Side
I have had a very busy week and getting all my reading assignments done has been no simple task. I am still following the basic study regimen I outlined in a previous post but have decided to mix things up a bit…
Understanding Basic Tax Concepts is Important for Everyone
As I work through Chapter 2 it has become really clear to me that basic tax courses really shouldn’t be just for professionals. Knowing the basics of exemptions, standard deductions, and filing statuses can help anyone to submit their tax returns with…
The Student Experience: An Overview
Want to know what it’s like to be be a student at The Income Tax School? Get a brief overview in the video below of the student experience within our learning management system. You can also follow our newest blogger: Tenisha Gadson…
Completing Chapter 1 and Settling into a Routine
After registering for the Comprehensive Course, I promptly received the hard copies of the course materials. The course is primarily delivered online which is extremely convenient, but supplemental printed copies are definitely important since I like to take notes on and/or highlight…
Getting Started, Setting Goals
I love learning. Given the opportunity, I will read every line of a textbook and attempt to internalize every concept. While this was perfect for most of my college courses, it doesn’t quite work for a tax course and I will have…
Three Ways to Gain Repeat Business and Recommendations
Top three factors for income tax preparers to ensure your clients return and recommend you to others As an income tax preparer, your business model relies heavily on repeat business. Not only do you have to continue gaining new clients, you need…
What Should Your Tax Office Include in its Non-Compete?
As a tax professional, the work you do for your clients is very customer service oriented. Good tax preparers build very strong relationships with their clients as they begin learning a very personal part of their lives: their finances. Tax preparers become…